April 26 hamburger supper to benefit CASA of Ark. County

CASA of Arkansas County provides qualified volunteer advocates to help abused and neglected children in the juvenile dependency-neglected proceedings reach safe and even permanent homes.

Bill Shrumbshrum@stuttgartdailyleader.com

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for children of Arkansas County is having a hamburger supper fundraiser from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 11th Street and Park Avenue in Stuttgart.

"This is a drive-thru only event," Sharon Sandine, director of CASA of Arkansas County, said. "Tickets are $7.50 each."

Sandine said the burgers are jumbo size with one-third pound of cooked ground beef, served on a large bun, with potato chips, tomato, onion and lettuce.

"We also want to promote this month as Child Abuse Awareness month," Sandine said. "This is a way to help us take care of the children."

CASA of Arkansas County provides qualified volunteer advocates to help abused and neglected children in the juvenile dependency-neglected proceedings reach safe and even permanent homes.

A trained CASA volunteer represents the best interest of an abused or neglected child for whom a placement is being determined by the juvenile court.

The CASA volunteer acts as a fact finder of the child's best interest, providing a judge with valuable information on the child to help the court make a sound decision about the child's future.

"All proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit CASA of Arkansas County," Sandine said.

For more information, to buy tickets or be a volunteer, contact Sandine at (870) 673-0330 or (870) 344-1791.